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Acupuncturists FAQ
- How can I reach the Board staff by phone?
Call 512/305-7030 to reach a member of the Pre-Licensure, Registration, and Consumer Services (PRC) Department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Central Time.
- What are the basic requirements to be licensed as an acupuncturist in Texas?
Basic eligibility requirements are listed here: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/professionals/acupuncturists/applicants/aculicreq.php
- How do I register for the Jurisprudence Examination and what is the cost?
The jurisprudence examination will be given at Pearson VUE test centers located throughout the country. The fee for the exam is $63, payable directly to Pearson VUE. Prior to scheduling your examination, you must have received a scheduling permit issued to you by the Board. Pearson VUE may be contacted at www.pearsonvue.com/texasmedicalboard or at 888-300-6228.
- What do I study to prepare for the jurisprudence examination?
Click here for all of the possible questions and answers. The examination you take will be composed of 50 questions, randomly selected from this group.
- What is the contact information for the NCCAOM (formerly NCCA), CCAOM, and ACAOM (formerly NACSCAOM)?
Contact information for certifying organizations is listed here: http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/professionals/acupuncturists/licensed/acuorgs.php
- What acupuncture schools in Texas are accredited or in the candidacy process to become accredited?
Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin
2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. 204
Austin, Texas 78757
Phone: (512) 454-1188
Fax: (512) 454-7001
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
9100 Park West Drive
Houston, Texas 77063
Phone: (713) 780-9777
Fax: (713) 781-5781
Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
4005 Manchaca Road, Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78704
Phone: (512) 444-8082
Fax: (512) 444-6345
- When does the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners meet?
Link to Board Meeting Dates and Agendas
- Is there an Acupuncture temporary license?
Yes. You may request that one be issued once your file is complete so that you can practice until the next Board meeting, when a permanent license will be issued. The fee is $107.
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